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 Let me beg of you to intercede with my worth master to take me again into his service, and my future life shall be one continued act of gratitude. I ant, Sir, your affectionate, though undutiful son.

The Father's Answer.

My Dear Child,—If ever you live to be a father, you will know what I feel for you on this present occasion. Tenderness as a parent, resentment on account of ingratitude, and respect for the worthy man whose service you deserted, all conspire together to agitate mv mind to different purposes; but paternal affection predominates, and I am obliged to act as your friend. I have written to your master, and have received his answer copies of which I have sent inclosed. He is willing again to receive you into his service, and I hope your behaviour will he corresponding to so mulenity,—I am, your affectionate father.

My worthy Friend,— I have often written you with pleasure, but I am constrained to address you on a subject I little expected. I have just received a letter from my son, informing me has left your service; his letter contains an acknowledgement of his offence and a declaration of his resolution to act consistently for the future. He has begged of me to intercede with you in His behalf, and I know you will excuse parental affection. If you will again receive the unhappy youth, I have great reason to hope that his conduct will be equal to his promises.—Your sincere well-wisher.

Sir,—Ever since I first considered the different